Saturday, January 19, 2013

Beef and Blue Crostini

Heavy hors d'oeuvres - they're all the rage now. You'll find them served at informal gatherings, parties and even wedding receptions now in place of a formal dinner. Personally, I love it and I'm all for it. As a guest, I like having a variety of foods to choose from and as a chef, making hors d'oeuvres gives me the opportunity to express my creativity. Bites sized portions of food can be just as filling and satisfying as a big "sit-down" meal. I made these Beef and Blue Crostini to take to a Christmas party last month and they were a bit hit. They are more appealing to men than a chicken salad croissant and they pack a lot of flavor into two delicious bites.

Beef and Blue Crostini

Hands-On Time: 12 min., Total Time: 20 min.

Southern Living Food for Today
JULY 2009

Yield: Makes 4 appetizer servings

Ingredients

12 (1/4-inch-thick) French bread slices

1/2 cup sour cream

2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives

2 teaspoons horseradish

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

7 ounces Deli Fresh Shaved Roast Beef, chopped

1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese

Freshly ground pepper

Garnish: fresh chives

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350°. Place bread slices on a baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until toasted.